The Author's POV

Chapter 612

A new morning arrived.

As soon as I woke up, I washed up and had breakfast with my family. After that, I got changed and left the apartment. Not going to lie, the last part took me a little longer than expected due to some unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, I was still on time.

"Are you ready?"

I was greeted by Amanda when I arrived at the front of the flat. She looked quite vivacious with her long white skirt and a black turtleneck that hid her neck.

Upon seeing her, I apologized immediately.

"Sorry, Nola was giving me a hard time."

"What happened this time?"

"…She had a nightmare, and she didn't want to let go of me."

Amanda covered her mouth and laughed.

"That's adorable."

"Not when you're in a hurry."

"It's fine, let's go. I've got the driver waiting downstairs."

"Thanks…"

Thanking Amanda, my mood shifted. Not in a good way as I was reminded of my purpose.

'...It's been a while since I last paid a visit.'

To Smallsnake's grave.

About a year or so.

I just couldn't bear to go. It reminded me of my failure. My failure in saving someone that was dear to me.

...But I also knew that this couldn't go on anymore.

As I was getting ready to leave for Immorra, I thought I should pay him a visit. It was about time I moved on.

"It's alright."

I felt Amanda squeeze my hand as she looked up at me. Meeting her gaze, I felt my heart calm down a little as a smile spread across my face.

Then, squeezing her hand back, I leaned my body forward and gave her a peck on the cheek.

"You…"

"Thanks."

I let go of her hand and moved away toward the elevators. Pretending ignorance to her bewildered expression.

It was about time I got her back because of how cheeky she had been acting lately. I was satisfied with just seeing her reaction.

…and it was exactly because of this feeling that I was experiencing that my face turned somber.

'I can't lose this.'

This little joy in my life.

It was probably the only thing that was stopping me from losing it.

So…

I had to do everything to not lose it.

***

Amanda stared at Ren's parting back with her hand pressed against the side of her cheek.

'It's hot.'

mumbled to herself while she felt the heat rise on both sides

she expected. Most likely because this was the first time he had

it would always be her who initiated. She

extremely slow, it was nonetheless still progress, and Amanda could see from

actions were testimony to this, and her heart warmed

But...

her mouth with her arm while her other

just a

***

Tap. Tap. Tap.

tabs flashed across Ryan's screen as his fingers danced on

was actually able to see what the tabs exhibited given how quickly they arrived and disappeared. Unexpectedly, it seemed like he could see them

front of him, Ryan's hand paused. Then, with a furrow of his brows, he mumbled

seems to be an external generator that is powering up the system. If I disable the system, the generator will

his head to stare at one of the monitors, Ryan

guys. They have a backup generator for their system. You must act quickly since the only thing I

[No problem]

echoed

It belonged to Ava.

back at you in ten minutes. We should be able

"Got it."

communication shut off

back toward the main screen, Ryan took a pen from the side of his desk

this, we should be able to meet

were required

the lowest rank in the past, it wasn't an issue before, but when their mercenary organization rose in status, they were required to accomplish

weren't something to be trifled with. It wasn't just the fame that came with it, but they were also granted priority to certain dungeons. That

the group took turns, and at the moment, it was Hein and Ava's turn to complete the

mission complete, we can relax for another

the pen on the table

blankly stared at

sure

best to make up for his absence, but even after two years had passed, he was not as efficient

his role that he understood just how good Smallsnake was at

think

chest tighten

all this time had passed,

meant so much to him, but every day,

he want such a situation to

Ding—!

a message. It was

are doing. We are going to another planet in two days' time.

times as heavy

breath, he tried to calm down, but when he saw the words 'another planet' he

forget with all of his might. Unknowingly, his

'Calm down Ryan.'

several seconds for him to quell his rough breathing, and even then, he could feel his heart beating

"Huff…huff…"

brought his

[Okay.]

simple message. One that only contained a single word. And one that took

his seat once he sent

look at his mirror while resting both of his hands on

go on, I need to

***

"We're here."

my body. A familiar chapel appeared

eyes while breathing in the

'Here I am.'

here. Honestly, everything felt so

how I was feeling into words, but…it

away at the

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